By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced strong financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, posting growth across major business segments despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the audited financial statements released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, the pan-African lender recorded a 17.28% rise in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has assured that no community will be left behind in his administration’s development agenda, pledging reforms across all sectors as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology in Akure, Aiyedatiwa described…
By Ayomide Otitoju The UEFA Champions League resumes this week with high-stakes encounters, grudge matches, and daunting away trips for Europe’s elite clubs as Matchday 2 gets underway. Real Madrid, still reeling from a humiliating 5-2 derby defeat to Atlético, travel to Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty at 5:45 p.m. on SS Football Plus HD…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has come under heavy criticism after threatening to cut gas supply to the Dangote Refinery, a move many Nigerians described as sabotage against citizens who rely on the facility for cheaper and more stable fuel. The dispute emerged following reports that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the Ecobank Design & Build Exhibition, describing the initiative as a strong complement to the state’s drive toward building a modern, livable, and sustainable city. Speaking through Mrs. Bukola Agbaminoja, CEO of the Lagos State Film & Video Censors Board, Sanwo-Olu commended Ecobank for hosting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day deadline to resolve lingering issues affecting lecturers and the education sector. The ultimatum followed the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the University of Abuja. In a statement signed by its…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan should not expect a “free ride” to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in 2027. The group was reacting to comments credited to Professor Jerry Gana suggesting Jonathan’s possible return on the PDP platform. GHSM National Coordinator, Abdulrazaq…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the milestone. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 National Annual Conference of the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP), scheduled for October 18–19 at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos. The conference, themed “Achieving a $1 Trillion Economy: Leveraging Technology Innovations,…
